El Niño's NHL Thread

[Vegas39]

I forgot how awful Quick is on the road. Vegas, you better hope your boys get a first round home ice advantage or the defending champs are out in the first round. Off to bed, chalking this up as a 0-2 night -2u.

YTD
99-70-2 +45.57u

Thank god no shootouts in playoffs

[ch3ss]

Nino.... You should have put about 4U on the Caps... .Ovie and company are on fire

good picks last night boys... I took NYI, Ottawa, Jets in a 3 teamer..... Jets had me worried sorry bastards for a minute

LETS GO CAPS

[ch3ss]

Hottest team in hockey. I laid off, thought I rode them too hard. They can't lose.

I didnt bet on them either, it was to iffy with the Leafs coming into town.... I did tell someone if I were betting id hedge to them as the home team...

luckily i took the ML with the Jets.. they know how to penetrating almost make you sick to your stomach.. bastards

[El Nino]

Thank god no shootouts in playoffs

Quick looks extremely uncomfortable between the pipes. Anything but a straight on shot and he's giving up bad rebounds and flopping around like a fish out of water. He's a liability everytime he leaves the crease to handle the puck. He does not look dialed in like he was heading into last year's playoffs. The offense looks great, Niemi stood on his head, defensively they look a little lost.

[Vegas39]

Quick looks extremely uncomfortable between the pipes. Anything but a straight on shot and he's giving up bad rebounds and flopping around like a fish out of water. He's a liability everytime he leaves the crease to handle the puck. He does not look dialed in like he was heading into last year's playoffs. The offense looks great, Niemi stood on his head, defensively they look a little lost.

Think still not 100% from his back surgery. I fell better with Bernier in net at this point

[El Nino]

All public teams with the exception of the Rangers cashed yesterday. Only 4 games today, not seeing a whole lot of value. Red Wings should win, but that line is ridiculous. Bruins are unbettable, leaves 2 choices. May make a small play on the Ducks.

[El Nino]

Think still not 100% from his back surgery. I fell better with Bernier in net at this point

Yeah, I'm surprised they haven't played him more.

[Dollars2Donuts]

All public teams with the exception of the Rangers cashed yesterday. Only 4 games today, not seeing a whole lot of value. Red Wings should win, but that line is ridiculous. Bruins are unbettable, leaves 2 choices. May make a small play on the Ducks.

I like the Bruins here. The way the Bosox played yesterday (with was less emotion from the crowd as it was a road game) I think the Big Bad Bruins come out here and play their tails off.....but yes, even at -.5 it is a little juiced.

I am surprised you aren't taking a side in the Mtl/Pitt game....reasons? How do you break it down? I know they had that CRAZY game 6 weeks ago, is that the reason? The over 5.5 is a nice little +110 right now.

I look forward to your thoughts.

[El Nino]

I like the Bruins here. The way the Bosox played yesterday (with was less emotion from the crowd as it was a road game) I think the Big Bad Bruins come out here and play their tails off.....but yes, even at -.5 it is a little juiced.

I am surprised you aren't taking a side in the Mtl/Pitt game....reasons? How do you break it down? I know they had that CRAZY game 6 weeks ago, is that the reason? The over 5.5 is a nice little +110 right now.

I look forward to your thoughts.

Game is basically meaningless to the Pens. They are just trying to get healthy for the playoffs. Hard to predict these games that are not hotly contested. On mobile, will prob only break down the Ducks game. Too busy with work.

[El Nino]

4/17

Anaheim Ducks Regulation (+100)

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99-70-2 +45.57u
Just an action play. Columbus is prob the right side.

[Bearsclaw22]

Have been watching your forum for some time now. Been tailing want to say thanks for all the great picks

[El Nino]

Have been watching your forum for some time now. Been tailing want to say thanks for all the great picks

No prob, pal.

[El Nino]

Just another 3rd period lead blown.

0-1 -1u last night.

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99-71-2 +44.57u

[Vegas39]

Yeah, I'm surprised they haven't played him more.

See what happens come playoff time

[El Nino]

See what happens come playoff time

Yeah, I mean I know Quick is a work horse but I could have easily seen them doing something similar to what the Ducks did. If anything, maybe the Flyers will pay Bernier $100 million next year.

[Vegas39]

Yeah, I mean I know Quick is a work horse but I could have easily seen them doing something similar to what the Ducks did. If anything, maybe the Flyers will pay Bernier $100 million next year.

that would not shock me. Plus when Quick played lights out lat year. It was final year of contract

[El Nino]

that would not shock me. Plus when Quick played lights out lat year. It was final year of contract

All about the Benjamins, baby.

[Vegas39]

Love the 100 million Idea

[Russian Rocket]

All about the Benjamins, baby.

[ch3ss]

Thinking Caps tonight.... could be a trap game with them though...

[El Nino]

4/18

St. Louis Blues Regulation (-110) 3u
Over 5.5 Goals Islanders/Maple Leafs (-110) 2u
Washington Capitals (+100)

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99-71-2 +44.57u

Yotes have struggled all year with the Blues. Blues are healthier with McDonald and Steen looking great. Mike Smith was supposed to start against the San Jose Sharks which was a must win game for the Yotes to have any shot at the playoffs. Smith showed up before the game and told Coach Tippett that he couldn't go. Tippett was livid in every interview after the game and basically said he had guys not playing. This usually is a good move to motivate your players by calling them out, but it is a moot point when your season is over. Yotes are getting blasted in the local media and Smith's heart has been questioned. Usually this Coyotes team face adversity head on and get a win with their backs against the wall. This time, their playoffs hopes are all but mathematically dashed. I like the Blues here with a 3u pound play in regulation. I can't argue with you if you want to throw a half unit or a unit on the puck line as well. It's a big card and I didn't want to have too many units wrapped up in just the Blues.

*3u pound plays are 12-4 +19.82u on the season.

The Islanders and Maple Leafs both play a wide open style of hockey. There are no neutral zone traps and defense isn't a big part of either teams' game plan. The two previous games between these teams have been 5-4 and 7-4. The Leafs play well at home (13-7-2) and the Islanders have been road warriors all year (12-5-2). The Leafs average 3.18 goals/game at home while the Islanders average 2.95 goals/game on the road.

The Caps...riding the streak. I'm probably on the wrong side here but Ovi and co. are on fire.

[tombuckers]

Like your picks today Nino. Im on the blues as well. GL.

[therealJ$]

Elliott was pretty bad last time he played Yotes..but then again Smith was in net for Yotes also and they got Johnson tonight

[El Nino]

Elliott was pretty bad last time he played Yotes..but then again Smith was in net for Yotes also and they got Johnson tonight

Elliot is in the zone. Elliott is 6-1-0 with a 1.03 GAA and a .959 SV% in April.

[Russian Rocket]

a 3u play is some serious pounding Nino! Best of luck to ya bud!

[El Nino]

Like your picks today Nino. Im on the blues as well. GL.

BOL, pal!

[g_sept1]

Thinking Caps tonight.... could be a trap game with them though...

I think the same way. I right away believed that the Senators are going to win.

OTTAWA

+Sens, will all their injuries, who play in one of the toughest divisions are still in the top 8
+very good home recored; 4-1 L5 home games
+Hearing good news that Karlsson to resume practice next week
+well rested team for tonight who is playing for on the 2nd time since apr 13 '13; will play next 3 games at home+
+Gonchar & Michalek collected goals/assists in their last game
+Anderson will be in net tonight

WASHINGTON

-playing over their head
-excluding this current streak, since the 09-10 season they've had 8 winning streaks which consisted of winning 5+ games. Out of 4 of those streaks a northeast division team beat them (just saying)
-barely beating Tampa on the 13th, and a "fraud" version of the caps beat the leafs because the wrong goalie started for the leafs
-no surprise they're in the 3rd spot. Any team like wash would be in 3rd -- if the other four teams in your division were below the 9th spot
-current betting line looks like a "reeling you in" line since you're getting the best team right now @ plus odds. Why though? Are books saying "better take caps now or else you'll lose the plus money value." Go ahead and say that books. I rather take a strong home team that has fight in them!

[El Nino]

a 3u play is some serious pounding Nino! Best of luck to ya bud!

It's the most serious pounding I do!

I dug myself out of a -13.89u hole in my bases thread using the same strategy.

[g_sept1]

I think the same way. I right away believed that the Senators are going to win.

OTTAWA

+Sens, will all their injuries, who play in one of the toughest divisions are still in the top 8
+very good home recored; 4-1 L5 home games
+Hearing good news that Karlsson to resume practice next week
+well rested team for tonight who is playing for on the 2nd time since apr 13 '13; will play next 3 games at home+
+Gonchar & Michalek collected goals/assists in their last game
+Anderson will be in net tonight

WASHINGTON

-playing over their head
-excluding this current streak, since the 09-10 season they've had 8 winning streaks which consisted of winning 5+ games. Out of 4 of those streaks a northeast division team beat them (just saying)
-barely beating Tampa on the 13th, and a "fraud" version of the caps beat the leafs because the wrong goalie started for the leafs
-no surprise they're in the 3rd spot. Any team like wash would be in 3rd -- if the other four teams in your division were below the 9th spot
-current betting line looks like a "reeling you in" line since you're getting the best team right now @ plus odds. Why though? Are books saying "better take caps now or else you'll lose the plus money value." Go ahead and say that books. I rather take a strong home team that has fight in them!

Correction: A northeast division team ended the caps' streak.

[El Nino]

I think the same way. I right away believed that the Senators are going to win.

OTTAWA

+Sens, will all their injuries, who play in one of the toughest divisions are still in the top 8
+very good home recored; 4-1 L5 home games
+Hearing good news that Karlsson to resume practice next week
+well rested team for tonight who is playing for on the 2nd time since apr 13 '13; will play next 3 games at home+
+Gonchar & Michalek collected goals/assists in their last game
+Anderson will be in net tonight

WASHINGTON

-playing over their head
-excluding this current streak, since the 09-10 season they've had 8 winning streaks which consisted of winning 5+ games. Out of 4 of those streaks a northeast division team beat them (just saying)
-barely beating Tampa on the 13th, and a "fraud" version of the caps beat the leafs because the wrong goalie started for the leafs
-no surprise they're in the 3rd spot. Any team like wash would be in 3rd -- if the other four teams in your division were below the 9th spot
-current betting line looks like a "reeling you in" line since you're getting the best team right now @ plus odds. Why though? Are books saying "better take caps now or else you'll lose the plus money value." Go ahead and say that books. I rather take a strong home team that has fight in them!

Honestly, I think this is a coin flip game. I can see this going to OT/SO. Therefore, the Caps are the play for me. I can't fault anyone if they pick the Sens. This should be a great game.

[Vegas39]

Elliot is in the zone. Elliott is 6-1-0 with a 1.03 GAA and a .959 SV% in April.

Cause it's not playoff time yet

[El Nino]

Cause it's not playoff time yet

Ain't that the truth. Frikkin' head case goalies.

[therealJ$]

Gonna tail ya Nino...Going FN big on the Blues

[Bearsclaw22]

Also tailing! Hope they give it to them.

[MonkeyMoney]

have the rangers and reds for a 3 unit parlay